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Fumaroles on the rim of Paricutín crater are reminders of recent volcanic activity. -
Approaching Paricutín’s twin peaks across its basalt lava field. Note the fumaroles (steam vents). -
Five miles north of Volcán Paricutín, what remains of the 1688 church of San Juan Parangaricutiro is a lonely island in a sea of lava. -
Lava from Volcán Paricutín engulfed the village of San Juan Parangaricutiro. Only the top of the church remains.
